US Bridges

6-X.2 Local Rd. over Trib. to Buckeye Creek

FairPosted for load

Chase County, Kansas · 3.0N of Saffordville · Structure no. 000090921205140

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6-X.2 Local Rd. over Trib. to Buckeye Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6-X.2 Local Rd. over Trib. to Buckeye Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries6-X.2 Local Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Buckeye Creek
Location3.0N of Saffordville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.44918, -96.38854
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2014)
Projected traffic48 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6-X.2 Local Rd. over Trib. to Buckeye Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6-X.2 Local Rd. over Trib. to Buckeye Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does 6-X.2 Local Rd. over Trib. to Buckeye Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 6-X.2 Local Rd. over Trib. to Buckeye Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 6-X.2 Local Rd. over Trib. to Buckeye Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.